Player Profile: gafau37
Meet gafau37, a rapid chess enthusiast navigating the exciting rollercoaster of pawns, forks, and sacrifices with a rating currently hovering around the mid-400s. In 2025, gafau37 has shown a remarkable ability to climb the ranks swiftly, hitting a personal peak rating of 460 in April—proof that perseverance and probably a few coffee-fueled nights pay off.
This player’s style is a fascinating blend of resilience and tactical opportunism. Known for a healthy comeback rate of 66.1%, gafau37 refuses to quit even after losing pieces, fighting back with a respectable 42.86% success rate post-loss. Of course, every hero has their kryptonite, and sometimes an unlucky streak hits—like a 6-game losing streak recently endured—but hey, chess isn't always about winning; it’s about how dramatically you do it.
gafau37 prefers battles on the rapid battlefield, where quick thinking is king. This player favors openings like the Englund Gambit, boasting the highest win rate of 70% in that tricky line, and isn’t shy with the Bishop’s Opening which holds a neat 50% win rate. However, not every gambit pays off—the Queen’s Gambit Accepted Central Variation remains a puzzle with a 0% win rate. But that’s chess: you win some, you learn some!
Strategic players beware! gafau37’s average game length is around 59 moves for wins, signaling robust endgame skills and a knack for wearing down opponents patiently. Ending games by resignation is the favored termination method—likely because gafau37’s steely gaze convinces foes to surrender before checkmate or timeout.
Playing mostly without their trusty white pieces, gafau37’s win rate with white stands at 55.93%, while black pieces yield a battle-hardened 43.58% success rate. Notably, Wednesday is their most victorious day with a win rate over 60%, and late mornings around 11 AM see them firing on all cylinders—prime time for strategic brilliance or just perfect caffeine alignment.
Opponents beware: gafau37 has a mixed record against familiar faces, having faced “gafaudad” five times with a moderate 60% win rate and gleefully dominated some with a perfect 100% score. However, dibzzi has been a recent thorn in their side, snatching a win in their latest encounter.
When the chips are down, gafau37’s notorious for quick resignations in difficult positions (6% early resignation rate), proving they’re no stranger to knowing when to cut losses and chase glory in the next round. Endgames loom large here, making up nearly 59% of all games played—a true test of patience and calculation.
In summary, gafau37 is a passionate rapid player with a quirky but effective mix of gambits and solid endgame prowess, fueled by mid-week momentum and a glass-half-full approach to chess challenges. Keep an eye on this player—they might just turn the tides with a sneaky Englund Gambit or tire you out in a marathon endgame.
“Chess is 99% tactics,” they might say. But winning? That’s the other 1% where gafau37 is steadily improving—one pawn push at a time.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| gafaudad | 3W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| faustax37 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| sundram10 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| ricoloc | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| vicchess001 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 421 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100W / 65L / 13D | 78W / 86L / 16D | 61.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 35 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 45.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 46.1% |
| Bishops Opening | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 46.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Englund Gambit | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted Central Variation | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 0 |
| Losing | 6 | 1 |